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DSAC Publications for Beef Research in the Department of Animal Sciences

DSAC Publications for Beef Research in the Department of Animal Sciences

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Dyson, T.S., F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner and D.J. Kesler. Effect of gonadotropin releasing hormone on pregnancy rates of beef cows and heifers synchronized with melengestrol acetate and prostaglandin F2-alpha. J. Anim. Sci. (in review).

Faulkner, D.B., R.B. Angus and F.A. Ireland. Supplementation of UIP to lactating beef cows consuming fescue hay. J. Anim. Sci. (in review).

Fischer-Brown, A.E., B.R. Lindsey, D.L. Northey, R.L. Monson, F.Ireland, S.Clark, M.Wheeler, D.J. Kesler, S. Lane, K.A. Weigel, and J.J. Rutledge. Day 14 bovine embryo morphology: Evaluation tool and potential marker of viability following in vitro production and in vivo culture. Repro. Fert. Develop. (in review).

Kesler, D.J., C.A. Peterson, R.N. Summers, T. F. Lock, D.B. Faulkner, C.A. Pollack, and F. A. Ireland. Estrus synchronization and pregnancy rates of beef cows administered melingesterol acetate ten days before treatment with norgestomet and estradiol valerate. Therio. (in review).

Wells, R.S., D.B. Faulkner, F. Ireland and M.J. Cecava. Accelerated finishing systems for the production of high quality beef. J. Anim. Sci. : (in review).

Fischer-Brown, A., G. Barquero, S. Clark, C. Ferguson, F. Ireland, N. Jense, S. Lane, B. Lindsey, P. Lopes, R. Monson, D. Northey, A. Reeder, J. Rutledge, M. Wheeler and D. Kesler. 2005. Twin vs. single transfer of IVP Holstein heifer embryos to beef recipients. Repro. Fert. Develop. 17(2):159. (Abstr.).

Fisher-Brown, A.E., B.R. Lindsey, F.A. Ireland, D.L. Northey, R.L. Monson, S.G. Clark, M.B., Wheeler, D.J. Kesler, S.J. Lane, K.A. Weigel and J.J. Rutledge. 2004. Embryonic disc development and subsequent viability of cattle embryos following culture in two media under two oxygen concentrations. Repro. Fert. Develop. 16(8):787.

Sexten, W.J., D.B. Faulkner, J.M. Dahlquist and F.A. Ireland. 2004. Influence of creep feeding and protein level on growth and maternal performance of replacement beef heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:211.

Sexten, W.J., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland and T.G. Nash. 2004. Influence of excess crude protein in creep feed of replacement beef heifers calving first at 18 or 24 months of age. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 2): 97. (Abstr.).

Shike, D.W., D.B. Faulkner, D.J. Kesler, and F.A. Ireland.2004. Influence of supplemental fat on performance, lactation and reproduction of beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):306.(Abstr.)

Sexten, W.J., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 2003. Influence of prepubertal dietary protein level and age at first calving on early weaned replacement beef heifer performance. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 2): 44. (Abstr.).

Shike, D.W., D.B. Faulkner, D.F. Parrett, F.A. Ireland, and M.J. Cecava. 2003. Influence of weaning age, creep feeding and type of creep on steer performance and carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 2):80.(Abstr.).

Sexten, W.J., D.B. Faulkner, J.M. Dahlquist and F.A. Ireland. 2001. Excess crude protein and creep feeding affects growth and subsequent maternal characteristics of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2): 105. (Abstr.).

Robb, R., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 2000. Implant strategy influence on rate of marbling, carcass characteristics, longissimus tenderness and blood metabolites of early-weaned crossbred steers. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl. 1): 48 (Abstr.).

Sexten, W.J., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 2000. The effects of age at weaning and prepubertal dietary management on performance crossbred beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 1): 46 (Abstr.).

Wells, R.S., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 2000. Weaning management strategies for steer calves. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl. 1): 47 (Abstr.).

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, L.L. Berger and D.F. Parrett. 1999. Production systems comparing early weaning to normal weaning with or without creep feeding for beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 77:300.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland and D.F. Parrett. 1999. Comparison of three weaning ages on cow-calf performance and steer carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. 77:323.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, and D.F. Parrett. 1999. Comparison of three weaning ages on cow-calf performance and steer carcass traits. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Peterson, C.A., R.N. Summers, F.A. Ireland, T.F. Lock, D.B. Faulkner, and D.J. Kesler. 1999.Estrus synchronization and pregnancy rates of beef cows administered melengestrol acetate the ten days before estrus synchronization with Sycro-Mate B. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Summers, R.N., C.A. Peterson, T.F. Lock, C. Pollack, F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner, and D. J. Kesler. 1999. The effect of exogenous progesterone administered intravaginally, via CIDR, on embryo survival in beef cattle. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Summers, R.N., C.A. Peterson, T.F. Lock, C. Pollack, F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner, and D.J. Kesler. 1999. The effect of norgestomet ear implants and gonadotropin releasing hormone on embryonic survival in beef cattle. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Dyson, T.S., F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner and D.J. Kesler. 1998. Effect of gonadotropin releasing hormone on pregnancy rates of beef heifers and cows estrus-synchronized with melengestrol acetate and prostaglandin F2-alpha. IL Beef Research Report 25:149.

Dyson, T.S., F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner, and D.J. Kesler. 1998. Effect of gonadotropin releasing hormone on pregnancy rates of beef heifers. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Faulkner, D.B. and F.A. Ireland. 1998. Performance of nursing calves fed supplement with varying protein levels. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Faulkner, D.B. and F.A. Ireland. 1998. Performance of nursing calves fed supplement with varying protein levels. IL Beef Research Report 25:2.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland and R.S. Ott. 1998. Effect of method of synchronization, two injections of PGF(2-alpha) vs GnRH and PGF(2-alpha) on corpora lutea development and regression and synchronized pregnancy rates: A preliminary report. IL Beef Research Report 25:162.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, and R.S. Ott. 1998. Effect of method of synchronization, two injections of PGF(2-alpha) vs GnRH and PGF(2-alpha), on corpora lutea development and regression and synchronized pregnancy rates: A preliminary report. Published on http://www.livestocktrail.uiuc.edu/beefnet/.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland and D.F. Parrett. 1998. Comparison of three weaning ages on cow-calf performance and steer carcass traits. IL Beef Research Report 25:9.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland and D.F. Parrett. 1998. Comparison of three weaning ages on cow-calf performance and final steer carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 2):71 (Abstr.).

Tjardes, K.E., D.B. Faulkner, D.D. Buskirk, D.F. Parrett, L.L. Berger, N.R. Merchen and F. A. Ireland. 1998. The influence of processed corn and supplemental fat on digestion of limit-fed diets and performance of beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 76:8.

Angus, R.B., D.B. Faulkner, D.D. Buskirk, and F.A. Ireland. 1997. Performance and reproductive efficiency of postpartum beef cows fed varying levels of undegraded intake protein. IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:103.

Domatob, F.N., R.J. Favero, F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner and D.J. Kesler. 1997. Methods of determining the breeding status of beef females after norgestomet synchronization of a second estrus. Theriog. 47:1077.

Ireland, F.A., D.B. Faulkner, T.D. Saxe, and E.L. Piper. 1997. Methods of improving performance of beef cattle grazing tall fescue pastures. IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:2.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, R. Machado, F.A. Ireland, and K.E. Tjardes. 1997. Effect of prostaglandin F2-alpha administered before estrous synchronization with norgestomet and estradiol valerate on calving rates of beef cows.IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:126.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, R.B. Shirley, T.S. Dyson, F.A. Ireland, and R.S. Ott. 1997. Effect of interval from melengestrol acetate to prostaglandin F2-alpha on timed and synchronized pregnancy rates of beef heifers and cows. IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:114.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, and D.F. Parrett. 1997. Beef production systems comparing early weaning to normal weaning with or without creep feeding for beef steers. IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:55.

Myers, S.E., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, and D.F. Parrett. 1997. Effects of weaning management systems on feedlot performance and carcass traits of steer calves. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):101 (Abstr.).

Tjardes, K.E., D.B. Faulkner, D.D. Buskirk, D.F. Parrett, L.L. Berger, N.R. Merchen, and F.A. Ireland. 1997. The influence of processed corn and supplemental fat on digestion of limit-fed diets and performance of beef cows. IL Beef Research Report 1996-1997, 24:67.

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner, W.L. Hurley, D.J. Kesler, F.A. Ireland, T.G. Nash, J.C. Castree and J.L. Vincini. 1996. Growth reproductive performance, mammary development, and milk production of beef heifers as influenced by prepubertal dietary energy and administration of bovine somatotropin. J. Anim. Sci. 74:2649.

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1996. Subsequent productivity of beef heifers that received creep feed for 0, 28, 56 or 84 days before weaning. Professional Anim. Sci. 12:37.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, R. Machado, F.A. Ireland and K.E. Tjardes. 1996. The effect of prostaglandin F2? administered before estrus synchronization with norgestomet and estradiol valerate on calving rates of beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 74:2076.

Kesler, D.J., D.B. Faulkner, R.B. Shirley, T.S. Dyson, F.A. Ireland and R. S.Ott. 1996. Effect of interval from melengestrol acetate to prostaglandin F2-alpha on timed and synchronized pregnancy rates of beef heifers and cows. J. Anim. Sci. 74:2885.

Reiling, B.A., L.L. Berger, D.B. Faulkner, F.K. McKeith, T.G. Nash and F.A. Ireland. 1996. Effects of prenatal androgenization, melengestrol acetate, and Synovex-H on feedlot performance, carcass, and sensory traits of once-calved heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 74:2043.

Shirley, R., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, T.G. Nash and D.J. Kesler. 1996. The effect of the interval from MGA to prostaglandin F2 alpha on synchronized and timed pregnancy rates of beef females. J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):71.

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1995. Increased postweaning gain of beef heifers enhances fertility and milk production. J. Anim. Sci. 73:937.

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1995. Increased postweaning gain of beef heifers enhances fertility and milk production. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl.1):87 (Abstr.).

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1995. Milk production of beef heifers as influenced by varying lengths of time receiving supplemental creep feed. J. Anim. Sci. 73 (Suppl. 1):48. (Abstr.)

Buskirk, D.D., D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1995. Subsequent productivity of beef heifers that received creep feed for 0, 28, 56 or 84 days before weaning. IL Beef Research Report 1995, 23:15.

Domatob, F.N., R. Machado, F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner and D.J. Kesler. 1995. Progesterone and electrical resistance effectively diagnose pregnancy status in beef heifers after norgestomet re-synchronization. IL Beef Research Report 1995, 23:155.

Ireland, F.A., D.D. Buskirk and D.B. Faulkner. 1995. The effects of breed, age, length of time, and technician on freeze branding success of Angus and Angus crossbred heifers. IL Beef Research Report 1995, 23:23.

Reiling, B.A., L.L. Berger, D.B. Faulkner and F.A. Ireland. 1995. Effects of melengestrol acetate (MGA) and Synovex-H implants on growth performance and carcass traits of open heifers following normal (205 d) weaning of their first calf. IL Beef Research Report 1995, 23:90.

Buskirk, D.D., F.A. Ireland and D.B. Faulkner. 1994. Increased postweaning gain of light weight beef heifers enhances fertility and milk production. IL Beef Research Report 1994, 22:3.

Domatob, F.N., R. Machado, F.A. Ireland, D.B. Faulkner and D.J. Kesler. 1994. Progesterone and electrical resistance effectively diagnose pregnancy status in beef heifers after norgestomet re-synchronization. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):173 (Abstr.).

Ireland, F.A. 1994. Stockpiling fescue for cows. Proceedings: New Trends Forage Conference, March 24, 1994, Jackson, Missouri. p 1.

Ireland, F.A., D.D. Buskirk and D.B. Faulkner. 1994. Factors influencing freeze branding success of Angus and Angus x Hereford crossbred heifers. IL Beef Research Report 22:62.

Tarr, S.L., D.B. Faulkner, D.D. Buskirk, F.A. Ireland, D.F. Parrett and L.L. Berger. 1994. The value of creep feeding during the last 84, 56 or 28 days prior to weaning on growth performance of nursing calves grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 72:1084.

Reiling, B.A., L.L. Berger, D.B. Faulkner, D.J. Kesler, F.A. Ireland, and J.W. Castree. 1993. The effects of prenatal androgenization upon dam performance, calf performance, and milk yields. IL Beef Research Report 1993, 21:65.

Tarr, S.L., D.B. Faulkner, F.A. Ireland, D.D. Buskirk and D.F. Parrett. 1993. The effect of time on creep feed on calf and cow performance. IL Beef Research Report 21:9.

Faulkner, D.B., C.J. Kaiser, F.A. Ireland and D.D. Buskirk. 1992. Grazing calves on birdsfoot trefoil-tall fescue, tall fescue, and tall fescue fertilized with nitrogen. Beef Research Report and Meeting Proceedings 1991-1992, University of Illinois, pp. 9.

Tarr, S.L., D.B. Faulkner, D.F. Parrett. D.D. Buskirk and F.A. Ireland. 1992. The effect of time on creep feed on calf and cow performance. J. Anim. Sci. 70 (Suppl. 1):292 (Abstr.).

Ireland, F.A., B.M. Judy, W.R. Lower, M.W. Thomas, G.F. Krause, A. Asfaw and W. W. Sutton. "Characterization of eight soil types using the Selenastrum capricornutum bioassay", Plants for Toxicity Assessment: Second Volume, ASTM STP 1115, J. W. Gorsuch, W. R. Lower, M. A. Lewis and W. Wang, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1991, pp. 217.

Ireland, F.A., W. Loch and R.V. Anthony. 1991. The effects of bromocriptine and perphenazine on prolactin and progesterone concentrations in pregnant pony mares in late gestation. J. Reprod. Fert. 92:179.

Judy, B.M., W.R. Lower, F.A. Ireland, G.F. Krause and A. Asfaw. "A seedling chlorophyll fluorescence toxicity assay", Plants for Toxicity Assessment: Second Volume, ASTM STP 1115, J. W. Gorsuch, W. R. Lower, M. A. Lewis and W. Wang, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1991, pp. 146.

Lower, W.R., F.A. Ireland and B.M. Judy. "32P-postlabeling for DNA adduct determi- nation in plants", Plants for Toxicity Assessment: Second Volume, ASTM STP 1115, J. W. Gorsuch, W. R. Lower, M. A. Lewis and W. Wang, Eds., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1991, pp. 297.

Ireland, F.A., B.M. Judy, W.R. Lower, M.W. Thomas, G.F. Krause and A. Asfaw. Characterization of six soil types using the Selenastrum capricornutum bioassay. Second Symposium on Use of Plants for Toxicity Assessment, April 23-24, 1990, San Francisco, California, p. 22 (Abstr.).

Ireland, F.A., W.R. Lower, O. Sehgal and B.M. Judy. DNA adducts in plants as a bioassay. Proceedings: 43rd Annual Meeting Southern Weed Science Society, January 15-17, 1990, Atlanta, Georgia, pp. 366.

Loch, W.E., K. Worthy and F.A. Ireland. 1990. The effect of phenothiazine on plasma prolactin levels in non-pregnant mares. Equine Vet. J. 22(1):30.

Lower, W.R., B.M. Judy, F.A. Ireland and M.W. Thomas. Forecasting environmental pollution effects with weeds. Proceedings: 43rd Annual Meeting Southern Weed Science Society, January 15-17, 1990. Atlanta, Georgia, p. 348.

Ireland, F.A. 1989. The effects of bromocriptine and perphenazine on plasma prolactin and progesterone concentrations in periparturient pony mares. Proceedings Animal Sciences Graduate Studies Seminar. Columbia, Missouri.

Ireland, F.A., W.E. Loch, R.V. Anthony and K. Worthy. 1989. The use of bromocriptine and perphenazine in the study of fescue toxicosis in pregnant pony mares. Proceedings: 11th Equine Nutrition and Physiology Symposium,May 17-20,1989, Stillwater,Oklahoma. p.201.

Loch, W.E., F.A. Ireland, R. Zimmer and J. Kosanke. 1989. Fescue toxicosis in horses. Proceedings: 1989 In-House Fescue Toxicosis Conference, January 6, 1989. Columbia, Missouri. pp. 30.

Wahab, I.M., R.R. Anderson, F.A. Ireland and W.E. Loch. 1989. Periparturient changes in immunoreactive insulin (IRI) concentrations of bovine, equine and ovine colostrum, milk and blood serum. J. Dairy Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):761 (Abstr.).

Ireland, F.A.1988. Predicting parturition: Analysis of colostrum. Proceedings:University of Missouri Horseman's Short Course. February 27-28, 1988, Columbia, Missouri.

Loch, W.E., K. Worthy and F.A. Ireland. 1988. The effect of phenothiazine and perphenazine on plasma prolactin concentrations in non-pregnant pony mares. J. Anim. Sci. 66 (Suppl. 1): 362 (Abstr.).